Process Project Estimator

MBA Energy & Industrial, LLC•Magnolia, TX

83d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Project Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive cost estimates and proposals for MBA Energy & Industrial's Process Division across industrial construction projects. This role owns the RFQ/RFP response process from initial review through proposal submission, including quantity takeoffs, vendor and subcontractor solicitation, scope development, and estimate compilation across civil, mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines. The Estimator collaborates closely with the Sales Team, Design Team, and Operations to produce estimates that reflect realistic constructability and current market conditions, and supports the successful hand-off of awarded projects to the execution team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline), Construction Management, or equivalent experience in construction cost estimating.
1–5 years of construction cost estimating or field experience in industrial process or oil & gas projects.
Working knowledge of construction principles and practices, particularly in oil & gas or industrial process projects.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, isometric drawings, electrical single-line diagrams and technical documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with customers.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent estimates and priorities effectively.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, self-motivated approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills for takeoffs and cost modeling.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing division-code cost estimates and Bill of Materials for multi-discipline construction scopes.
Familiarity with estimating software and Microsoft Project for schedule development.
Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar technical drawing and markup tools.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret RFP/RFQ packages, contract documents, drawings, specifications, and schedules to define estimate scope and deadlines.
Perform quantity takeoffs and generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) across civil, concrete, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and automation scopes.
Develop cost estimates broken down by division and discipline, including general conditions, rental equipment, unit rates, permitting, and applicable seasonal or site conditions.
Generate proposals and cost estimates for customers using MBA standard templates, updating text, formatting, terms & conditions, schedule of values, tax requirements, and deposit terms as required.
Develop scopes of work, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for proposals and subcontractor packages.
Coordinate the generation of general arrangement drawings and design deliverables required for estimate submission.
Solicit, review, and negotiate quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers to support bid and execution phases.
Identify and evaluate new vendors and subcontractors for project needs.
Communicate with owner representatives and provide technical and commercial support to the Sales Team on potential projects.
Visit potential job sites for project scoping and customer meetings.
Lead project kick-off meetings for awarded contracts.
Take detailed notes and publish meeting minutes for coordination and customer meetings.
Develop preliminary project construction schedules.
Research and recommend construction means, methods, and equipment.